Funding Connections Events

Argyll and Bute Council, in partnership with Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface (TSI), is hosting a series of informal drop-in events where community groups and organisations can meet funders and explore available funding options.

Please register your interest here >

These events are all free to attend. Registration isn’t essential and doesn’t commit you to attend, but it is very helpful for planning and for keeping you informed with updates.

Please note: Funders attending these events may be subject to change. This page will be updated regularly, so please check back for the latest information.

Oban - Tuesday 16 June

The Rockfield Centre 12 to 4pm

Funders and Partners

  • Argyll and Bute Council 
    • Community Development (Supporting Communities Fund) 
    • UK and External Policy (Community-Led Local Development Fund)
  • Argyll and Bute TSI
  • Business Gateway
  • Carraig Gheal Wind Farm 
  • CHARTS - The Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles 
  • Scottish Land Fund

Rothesay - Tuesday 23 June

Connect Bute 12 to 4pm

Funders and Partners

  • Argyll and Bute Council 
    • Community Development (Supporting Communities Fund) 
    • UK and External Policy (Community-Led Local Development Fund)
  • Argyll and Bute TSI
  • Business Gateway
  • Creative Scotland
  • Democratic Finance Scotland (DTAS)
  • Rothesay Common Good Fund
  • Scottish Land Fund

Helensburgh - Wednesday 24 June

Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre 12 to 4pm

Funders and Partners 

  • Architectural Heritage Fund
  • Argyll and Bute Council 
    • Community Development (Supporting Communities Fund) 
    • UK and External Policy (Community-Led Local Development Fund)
    • Transformational Projects & Regeneration (Strategic Events & Festivals Fund)
  • Argyll and Bute TSI
  • Business Gateway
  • Creative Scotland
  • Democratic Finance Scotland (DTAS)
  • Helensburgh Community Council
  • National Lottery Community Fund
  • SportScotland

Lochgilphead - Friday 26 June

Lochgilphead Baptist Church 12 to 4pm

Funders and Partners

  • Argyll and Bute Council 
    • Community Development (Supporting Communities Fund) 
    • UK and External Policy (Community-Led Local Development Fund)
  • Argyll and Bute TSI
  • Business Gateway
  • Democratic Finance Scotland (DTAS)
  • Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN)
  • SportScotland
  • Foundation Scotland

Supporting Communities Fund

Argyll and Bute Council's Supporting Communities Fund is open for applications until the 5th July 2026.

Argyll and Bute Council - Contacts

For any questions, or if you’re a funder interested in attending, please contact

 

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